INTRODUCTION À LA CALLIGRAPHIE

Led by Joy Deneen of Atelier Imagine Joy, this calligraphy workshop is designed especially for beginners, and no prior experience is required. The day will begin with an overview of tools and materials as well as the history of English Roundhand. Participants will learn the basic strokes and lowercase letterforms, as well as the principles behind word construction. At the end of the workshop, everyone will create a small calligraphed card with a word of their choice. Each participant will receive a supply kit, to include a oblique penholder, nib, small pot of ink, pad of guideline paper and bilingual handouts. These supplies are to keep, so students can continue their calligraphy practice at home.

BIO

Joy Deneen is a calligrapher, teacher and writer. She currently serves as president of La Société des calligraphes de Montréal and is also a core contributor for UPPERCASE magazine and Calligrafile. Her company, Atelier Imagine Joy, specializes in custom paper goods and hand lettered details for weddings and special occassions. Her calligraphy has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Air Canada enRoute Edition, Elegant Wedding and Mariage Québec, as well as on blogs such as Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Ruffled and 100 Layer Cake. Calligraphy to be the ultimate synthesis of what she loves: language, art and human connection.

The price includes a 3 hour workshop as well as a supply kit (worth $35), which includes a oblique penholder, nib, small pot of ink, pad of guideline paper and bilingual handouts. These supplies are to keep, so students can continue their calligraphy practice at home.